Summer Camps
Explore a variety of camp offerings for all ages below!
For more information, please contact Linzy Harezlak via lharezlak@rockfordlutheran.ORG
SADER Camp
Open the door to your child's fun-filled summer! Complete your registration before April 30th to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount and pay only $175 (discount applied at the end)! The activities for SADER Camp and SADER JR are designed and led by separate head teachers specializing in that age group. Activities each week will embrace STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, math).
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SADER JR.
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SADER Jr. is for children ages 3 through 5 (Preschool and Kindergarten). Activities are adjusted for their age. These students attend many trips. Children must be able to toilet independently.
SADER CAMP
SADER Camp is for children entering 1st grade through 6th grade. Students are divided into smaller groups based on age. Great trips! Great activities! All the fun!
LEADER IN TRAINING
Leader in Training (LiT) - is for students entering grades 7 through 9 as a Leader in Training. These students will be assigned a classroom to assist in for the duration of the summer. Leaders in Training will help campers under the guidance of the group teacher and camp director. They will attend trips but are asked to help with various tasks.
Sader Camps run from June 2nd-August 1st from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.
All Sader Camps take place at the Rockford Lutheran Elementary campus.
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SADER Art Camps
Art Camp is a hands-on, studio-based program designed to allow students to explore artistic projects they may not have had time for during the school year or to continue developing their portfolio pieces. This camp provides a unique space for creative experimentation and skill-building, allowing students to work with specialized techniques and tools that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Participants will have the chance to engage in a variety of artistic disciplines, including needle felting, airbrushing lures, and sublimation printing. They will also explore digital fabrication through the use of the Glowforge and gain experience working with sculptural media. Whether students are refining their existing skills, experimenting with new materials, or expanding on unfinished projects, Art Camp offers a supportive and inspiring environment for artistic growth.
By providing access to advanced tools and personalized guidance, Art Camp empowers students to push their creative boundaries, explore their artistic interests, and build confidence in their work.
Sader Theatre Camp
the madness returns!
The Rockford Lutheran Theatre program welcomes students entering 6th -12th grade as well as recent alumni to take part in the 12 Hour Show!
This one-day-only camp takes place on June 8th from 8am to the 8pm performance time. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and writing materials.
During this 12 hour extravaganza, participants will work together as a theatre troupe to write and produce an entirely original work. Under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs. McBee, the group will work as the following:
Writers
Director(s)
Stage manager(s)
Designers (Set, Sound, Lighting, Costumes, Props, etc.)
Actors
Registration is open via Rockford Lutheran's Popsicle Portal.
For more information, please contact Linzy Harezlak via lharezlak@rockfordlutheran.org
SADER Sports Camps
LADY CRUSADERS BASKETBALL CAMP
Join Coach Joni Carlson and her staff, along with the 2025-2026 RL High School Basketball Players for a Fun-Filled skills and agility camp. There will be skill work, games, daily contests for Gatorade prizes, and all campers will receive a t-shirt at the end of camp. Girls do not have to be registered at Rockford Lutheran. All are welcome!
What to Bring:
Water bottle
A good attitude
Wear athletic shoes
Please do not bring your own basketball.
Lady Crusaders Basketball Camp is available to students in 3rd-8th grade. It runs June 22nd-25th from 2pm-4pm. Camp fees are $85.
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